Welcome to the Living Consciously Podcast! In this episode, "Compassion," Rajesh Ramani offers a deep dive into an essential quality for living fully. They clarify that compassion is not a new skill to be learned, but an innate ability that we lose when we become self-centered and protective out of fear. What You Will Learn: The Crucial Distinction: Understand the difference between empathy (feeling what the other feels) and compassion (implying action to alleviate their suffering). They...

Are you exhausted by the constant pressure to be "better"? Do affirmations like "I am enough" feel like a lie when you’re facing your deepest temptations? This episode fundamentally challenges the self-help narrative that tells us we need to fight our flaws or force ourselves into a state of worthiness. We reveal why our very attempt to resist temptation and push through our flaws is the cycle that keeps us stuck in shame and self-sabotage. We break down the radical difference between Self-Lo...

Overcoming Temptations is an invitation to gentle self-mastery, finding the stillness within where clarity resides. This podcast is a quiet space dedicated to the profound art of inner alignment. We move past the exhausting cycle of guilt and brute force, exploring how to cultivate a centered way of being where resistance naturally dissolves. Temptation is not a battle to be fought; it is a signal for deeper awareness. Join us for tranquil, flowing conversations on building habits that nouris...

We all yearn for love, respect, and to be treated fairly. Yet, our relationships often become sources of frustration and disappointment. The common solution? We try to change the other person. But what if the real problem lies in the mental pictures we've created of our loved ones? In this episode, Michaela and Rajesh dives into the dynamics of human connection. They explore why relationships are not static, but constantly changing, and how we often get "stuck" in a past version of a person. ...

Do you ever feel stuck in your own head? In this inaugural discussion, Mihaela and Rajesh dive deep into the roots of overthinking. Rajesh shares profound insights into how our past experiences often fuel our present anxieties about the future, emphasizing that true freedom from overthinking comes not from quick fixes, but from genuine self-understanding. You'll hear a relatable (and perhaps a little humorous!) story about Rajesh's own claustrophobic encounter in a Japanese bathroom and how i...